In other species, males are the ones that try to attract mates, flaunting their colors, tails, feathers, etc. I do not recall females trying to attract mates through similar mechanisms (other than signaling readiness to mate.) Why do human females try to attract mates by enhancing their looks (e.g. plastic surgery, makeup, etc.), while males "slack" in this regard (sure, some guys work out to build muscle and such, but you see more women in the cosmetic departments and such.)? Is this a product of society, human intelligence (doubtful), or what?

"Philosophy is questions that may never be answered. Religion is answers that may never be questioned" - Anonymous
I am glad to live where there is no God, for I am moral, and mortal; I do not wish to worship He who crafts an immoral immortality.

Because they know I wont look at them otherwise, and my personal attention is of great value. It's actually used as currency in some countries. (jk)

Seriously though, it has to do with social status - among other things. They want to look attractive and desireable. Not just to get men's attention, but to show other women that there's sexual competition. Nearly everything we do aesthetically - male and female alike - is to send some sort of message to others. We're a social species, and we communicate through our bodies. Aside from that, people just want to look good because it also makes them feel better, personally. Some women get all dolled-up in their makeup and high heels, just so they can go have a few drinks with their girlfriends. They don't intend to talk to a guy that night, but they get dressed up anyway so they can feel good and confident in the fact that they look good.

I know that I like to dress in nice cloths etc.. doesn't mean I'm peacocking for a sexual partner, just means I want to dress nice. You don't have to want to impress other people just because you want to take pride in your apperence.

(28-01-2013 03:28 PM)earmuffs Wrote: Anyone think they just like to look nice?

I know that I like to dress in nice cloths etc.. doesn't mean I'm peacocking for a sexual partner, just means I want to dress nice. You don't have to want to impress other people just because you want to take pride in your apperence.

Once again, Muffsy, you prove you don't know anything about women. Don't you know that men are the sole purpose of our existence? Why we wake up in the morning, why we live and breathe. And if we manage to catch the eye of one of those exalted creatures, why, then we haven't lived in vain and our pointless little lives will finally have had some semblance of meaning.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go powder my nose. I gotta look my best in case a man happens to walk in, right? Right.

(28-01-2013 03:28 PM)earmuffs Wrote: Anyone think they just like to look nice?

I know that I like to dress in nice cloths etc.. doesn't mean I'm peacocking for a sexual partner, just means I want to dress nice. You don't have to want to impress other people just because you want to take pride in your apperence.

Once again, Muffsy, you prove you don't know anything about women. Don't you know that men are the sole purpose of our existence? Why we wake up in the morning, why we live and breathe. And if we manage to catch the eye of one of those exalted creatures, why, then we haven't lived in vain and our pointless little lives will finally have had some semblance of meaning.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go powder my nose. I gotta look my best in case a man happens to walk in, right? Right.